Lake Superior Tote

I purchased the large bag to hold all of the personal things that I need to haul around at my farm job. It holds a lot! Right now it is holding a first aid kit, pens and clipboard, knives, dog care items, 32oz water bottle, hot drink thermos, lunch bag, and there is room for a layer of clothing and a few other items. The canvas, leather, and pockets are all perfect and it looks nice. Seems to be water resistant which is good. The side pockets can easily hold a 32 oz hydroflask/ nalgene. The handles/ shoulder straps are too short for the bag to comfortably sit on my shoulder and this is annoying. Bummed out about that. This is my first purchase from Frost River and the quality is unmatched. Hopefully they will read my review and add an inch or two to the handles/ shoulder strap.

When you shell out $230 for a tote bag, you expect superior, & though this one is named for the largest Great Lake, it is truly superior & shouts quality in every way: Size-- Using air-travel carry-on baggage protocol, L + W + H, that = 38 for this size large, not as roomy as Birchbark GDT Log (47), Brighton Beach (46), or even Bazaar (43), but plenty big--It will carry four 8-packs of 14.9-oz cans Guinness Stout! Features-- Leather galore! Fully across bottom & nearly 4 in up all 4 sides. A reinforcing strip up front & back to rivetted-on handle anchors, & comfortable hoop-shaped handles. At each end there are full-depth-&-width waxed canvas slip pockets. These are not only handy for quick-access exterior storage, but also serve as double-layer stiffeners that hold the tote open for easy loading. On inside, on rear panel is 1 full-width, full-depth pocket w/ heavy-duty YKK zip closure. Stitched to it near top are 5 half-depth slip pockets of varying widths. A leather biz-card slip pocket is stitched atop outside of center slip pocket. Materials & Construction-- In addition to afore-mentioned generous Red Wing leather, the usual Frost River premium 18-oz Martinex waxed canvas, nylon-taped interior seams, brass rivets. All flawlessly assembled. For those who can afford it, a superior tote bag, indeed.

Love this bag. I spent a long time diving down the Google search hole looking for a very particular bag and this one was exactly what I wanted. Sturdy. Best carry on ever!!!!

I purchased the tote with the leather bottom for commuting 2x a week on train to work. This bag is made extremely well, looks smart and classic and can take commuting! Love the inside zip pocket for wallet and keys and the deep exterior side pockets!

Lake Superior Tote